Communications Director

at NextGen America

San Francisco

SUMMARY:

NextGen America is currently seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Communications Director to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Strategic Communications, the Communications Director will lead and manage NextGen America’s day-to-day communications efforts across multiple channels and program areas. The ideal candidate will have a long track record of successful experience in political or campaign environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement earned media and communications strategies in coordination with the Executive Team

Build and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors, and producers in print, television, online, and radio

Serve as an on-the-record spokesperson for NextGen America on political and state-specific campaigns

Since our founding as NextGen Climate in 2013, we’ve worked to fight climate change by advancing the transition to a clean energy economy. We’ve supported candidates who support climate action. We’ve fought to halt the Keystone XL pipeline and registered more than 1 million voters nationwide.

Now, the same values that drive our work on climate are under unprecedented attack from all directions.

We’re proud to step up the fight for immigrant rights, affordable health care, prosperity, and equality.

NextGen America is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply